December 12, 2008

Not Really! Here is a photo of my watercolor... Peace and Faith with 2 birds. I know the photo sucks, but here is what it's all about...

A while back I wrote a post on Chemo Angels, but when I went back to look through my old posts, it wasn't there anymore. I'm not sure what happened to it, but none the less, I'll tell you about it again.

Chemo angels is an organization that supports patients going through the cancer treatment process. Anyone can sign up to be a Chemo Angel. Your comittment will be to send a weekly letter a long with some little trinket, art, poem, or whatever you feel so inclined, to the person that is assigned to you. You will receive the person's name, a little bit about them, their family, and their interests through an email once you have signed up. It is your job to make sure that you lift them up and provide encouragement as they go through this difficult process.

My person is Ted, and he has stage 3 pancreatic cancer. He is having a tough time of it. He has a wife and 2 boys that are dealing with his illness too. I am leaving out the personal information to keep this confidential, but you will recieve the patients full name, address and any other relevant information that you might need in order to begin your angel journey.

The watercolor that I did last night for Ted is in the mail today. I ususally write a typed 1 page letter to send with my gift and I almost always include a prayer in closing. So far I have sent, 3 pieces of art, some mardi-gras beads, a jamaican woven bracelet, a small book of encouraging thoughts and prayers, some Halloween candy for the 2 boys, a Virginia is for Lovers bumper sticker, 3 Christmas ornaments...you get the idea. Each week I write about something different...things happening in my life with a focus on the positive.

I will not hear from Ted or his family unless they so choose, as it is not a requirement for the families when they sign up ( Can you imagine all that they are going through?). I do get emails from Chemo Angels and they give me updates on Ted's progress and sometimes notes are included in the email from his wife expressing her gratitude and appreciation to the angels and all they are doing to add joy to her life. I began this process in May and continue to send my weekly package.

So, if being an Angel is something you would like to do than just click the link in this post or on my side bar for Chemo Angels. You can be an angel too! It's a wonderful way to help someone feel good and it makes you feel good too!

Here is the 1st piece I did for Ted!

Thanks for signing up if you do! Help spread love and joy throughout the World!

21 comments:

Hi Leslie, this is such a wonderful thing to do! I'm sure Ted's family appreciates it and it distracts them from what they are going through. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'll check back again soon!

One of my paintings that I donate that I sell and donate is titled, The Angel of Chemotherapy. Wow. My little sister is fighting cancer right now.Thanks for spreading the word. I will email them and see if I can help with my print.Merry Christmas,Pam

Leslie the picture of the Angels doesn't suck. Its beautiful and reflects the person that created it. An Angel in disguise bringing light to people who are fighting cancer. I have a friend who is dying of cancer. I've seen it several times and lost close friends to it. What you're doing is beautiful and wonderful. I love the other piece you did as well. I might just sign up too. No-on deserves to have cancer.

This is such a loving thing to do! I'm afraid to make this commitment myself, as I'm having a hard time keeping up with the commitments I already have... BUT, I will post about this to my blog so that at least I can do my part in getting the word out. Thanks for following my blog! I'm also adding you to my blog list, now. Serena

What a wonderful idea. My dad died of pancreatic cancer and I shepherded a good friend through the entire chemo radiation process right to the end. There were just the two us in the room when she died. Cancer is a horrible foe and anything people can do do bring some light and joy into the lives of those battling is a blessing.xo Shelagh

This is such a lovely idea. Having worked as a hospice volunteer and being near to those who are so to depart I know first hand how deeply helpful this action is for the families...I've placed you on my favorite blog list and hope to help send thismessage out in my own little way.

The watercolor you painted Ted is beautiful, and you are a a is a beautiful person. I'm the wife of a cancer survivor, so you have a special place in my heart. Because I know that prayer is what healed my husband, and I will keep Ted in mine.

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